Out of Touch - Hall & Oates | Andy & Alex FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@rundoetx]

There's no guilt in my appreciation of Hall & Oates. I love em.

[@GorgonTheHybrid]

but maybe there should be a little guilt. i'd feel guilty if i liked them. just sayin'...

[@geedubh9058]

Live from Daryl’s House here on KZbin. You’re welcome.

[@rundoetx]

@@geedubh9058 yup

[@rundoetx]

@GorgonTheHybrid Not a bit. Good music is good music. 'Nuff Said.

[@nettiemac]

absolutely 100% this. They are the soundtrack to a lot of high school memories (along with a lot of other 80s music). Unlike a lot of that other music, I can listen to Hall & Oates and not feel the cringe. Andy & Alex also need to listen to Daryl Hall's solo hit "Dreamtime."

[@SaverioP]

If you ever get the chance, I think you'd like, "Live from Darryl's House." It's a show where Darryl Hall has other artists come to his house and jam with his band, performing some of the artist's songs and some H&O tunes. He's had everybody who's anybody on there, they play amazing versions of the tunes they work, they eat good food, and everybody seems to have a good time.

[@viclagina347]

@@SaverioP Definitely more Rock music at his house. Sammy Hagar was a great episode

[@6916dog]

The O'Jays episode is amazing. I have watched it several times. Joe Walsh, CeeLo Green, Rob Thomas, Cheap Trick....all really good visits. Daryl's house band is top-notch

[@clementsfamily7002]

This

[@betseyr.9081]

One of the best episodes IMO is with Tommy Shaw.

[@dougman23]

Live From Darryl's House is absolute must-see for any rock/music fan. From Guster to Ben Folds to more known artists like Sammy Hagar...he and his band elevate for all of them. The Joe Walsh episode might be the absolute best

[@3YearsApart1613]

Hall & Oates rarely disappoints.

[@joejohnson1094]

One on One is an absolute must. It will hit you in all of your hypnotic and sensual feelings.

[@jml-rj5re]

That's the One.

[@annamariadelillo2916]

YES!! They should play the video of that - Daryl’s hair is EVERYTHING! (LOL!!) as is this song!!!

[@davidserlin8097]

Yes-especially the first few notes of the saxophone solo. Hits me in the gut every time.

[@TheSwicker316]

Seeing Alex jamming out to this song, I can see him at the dance club in the 80's. Alex you were born too late it was a magical time.

[@kathynicholson103]

" Smoking guns, hot to the touch, would cool down if we didn't use them so much" Woooeee, what a great line!

[@brothadarrell8315]

Kiss On My List is incredible

[@kbusby4824]

Great song!

[@df3575]

Absolutely!

[@patrick3926]

The best! 🎉

[@httr94]

I'm eternally grateful to my Gen X parents for raising me on their music

[@allisonreed7682]

Great reaction! “Kiss on My List” has to be your next Hall and Oates pick. It’s amazing.

[@patrick3926]

Kiss on my List is my favorite 🎉 Out of Touch second 🎉🎉🎉

[@allisonreed7682]

@@patrick3926 both are just so good.

[@Eeohippus]

Anything that Daryl hall is involved with is stellar. His voice!

[@robjohnson5872]

He sure in the top 20 male singers imho.

[@scottmarleneking6298]

Absolutely! I recommend their version of "Everytime You Go Away". Paul Young made it a hit, but it's actually their song-- and Daryl's voice is incredible on it!

[@patrickjohnson1172]

No guilt to be had! Method of Modern Love off the same album. BANGER!

[@carlgibbons5777]

M-E-T-H-O-D-O-F-L-O-V-E..........LOL Talk about phrasing that sticks in your head.

[@patrickjohnson1172]

@@carlgibbons5777exactly! 40 years later, and it’s still rattling around freely in my head.

[@mattperegrine873]

Alex finally sluffs off his 80's hate for good.

[@innotech]

he just didnt understand. The 80s were every bit as legit as any other era. Artists didnt cheap out with synths they effectively used them as a compliment to the music. A bad song is not made better by synth it still has to be well written

[@DerekDominoes]

Since Alex liked this, he might actually like Hall's solo piece "Dreamtime." Something I never thought I'd say.

[@kimrivera5302]

Sloughs off 😉Sorry, hard as I try, I can't help myself....

[@baronofgreymatter14]

Ceelo Green at Daryl Halls House song I cant go for that. will blow you away

[@Sparks_Alive]

Yes very good!

[@vanessalore9942]

So good!

[@cathythompson6872]

Yes!

[@jaybengston1164]

I was a 70s hard rocker and initially dismissed Hall and Oates as "too mellow" and not my cup of tea, but as music changed in the 80s, that '82 album with "Man Eater" and "One on One" converted me to a fan. It motivated me to explore their older stuff. I loved this the first time it came on the radio!

[@dougman23]

I've been like that with a few artists I dismissed as a teen in the 80s trying to keep my man card...Duran Duran, Hall and Oates, Psychedelic Furs, Depeche Mode, all bands that I was required to dislike back then that I either secretly listened to or found out I liked later in life.

[@jaybengston1164]

@@dougman23 I was just like that as a teen in the 70s. I secretly liked Bread, and I didn't appreciate Carole King until years later.

[@limeymcfrog1]

Kiss on my List and Private Eyes are bangers

[@kennyoconnor6564]

80s had trained genius musicians, new technology, and pop melodies. Incredible era.

[@brianvernon249]

Daryl Hall said John & him, personally, only wrote 3 - repeat THREE songs together. Sara Smile Maneater Out of Touch That blew my mind. Daryl is very proud of all three songs.

[@TallyDrake]

I sometimes forget how great Daryl Hall's vocals are. He's on top of his game on this song.

[@3YearsApart1613]

The sound engineer for this album was so good. Perfect balance.

[@gibbo6985]

The great Bob Clearmountain of Born in the USA (Springsteen) and Reckless (Bryan Adams) fame. He was scorching hot in the mid-80s.

[@stevem-h3562]

"Jay Burnett and Bob Clearmountain" say no more......

[@David-iv6je]

Those slushy 80s keyboard patches in the intro tho. But hey, everybody was using them. In my band we had fights with our keyboardist not to use that crap.

[@markvanderstelt8999]

thanks

[@chriscornelius2518]

I never thought about the production but you are right. Their recordings are wonderful.

[@jasoncaldwell5627]

Another banger by Hall & Oates! A perfect car sing along song! They owned the 80's!

[@MrsRobinson0741]

1984 the year I graduated! The 80’s were the best, if only I could go back for just 1 day…who am I kidding, just to go back!!! 😍🤩 Listening to music from the 80’s I can picture where I was, what I was doing & oddly, smells…albeit seconds but they pop up 🤷‍♀️

[@sherrelwilson7354]

I also graduated in '84 but have never been able to get into any 80's music. My musical soul will always remain in the late 60's & 70's❤

[@1kelbrat1]

I swear this song comes on the radio and I just can't skip it. Ever.

[@pamelahofman1785]

You're missing out by not watching Live From Daryl's House. I loved the rendition of "I Can't Go For That" featuring CeeLo Green.

[@louisrosario9522]

I had front row seats for this tour and I even got a guitar pick from John Oates. Back when you had to sleep on the sidewalk for hours if not days to get your tickets before Ticket Master. Hall and Oates owned the 80s !!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@sarahdixon1943]

I remember!! ... back when life was a bit safer and waay waaay funner!!! 😊😊😊

[@dansizemore6890]

This was a big hit on MTV in 1984. You guys should watch the video along with the song because that is how we were introduced to the song when it was released. Anything you review from that era should include the video.

[@jpmnewyork]

That's ridiculous. I was introduced to the song on the radio. To this day I've never seen the video, and I love the song. And they loved the song without seeing the video.

[@sln104]

Great song. These guys were in a league of their own for a duo. You need to check out “Adult Education” next.

[@markvanderstelt8999]

not better then Gheech and Chong .😃😃😃

[@mightyV444]

@@sln104 - Oh wow! Now _that_ is a song that's been completely off my 📡, and for a very long time, too! Thank you for bringing it back! 😀👍

[@sln104]

@@markvanderstelt8999 Credit to Cheech and Chong also.

[@sln104]

@@mightyV444 You’re welcome. The 70’s and 80’s were the best!

[@mightyV444]

@@sln104 - You are not wrong about that! 😊👍

[@blastedmcgraw152]

I know this isn’t considered to be from H&O’s best period, but this is such a wonderful, near-perfect slice of 80’s pop.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

WHAT! H&O was top stuff 1984-85.

[@John-iq7ry]

That's highly debatable. Some people might prefer their '70s stuff. But this is from the era where they just had hit after hit...

[@GetLostGames1]

I saw hall and Oates and tears for fears in Boston. Ive been to too many concerts. Ive seen so many bands. This was by far the best one I’ve ever seen. These two groups were complete representations of their generation. Like no other. Look up… tears for fears -“creep” cover. Its quite good

[@aldoesposito8195]

Philly blue eyed soul !

[@nyrocks5580]

For me, it's Darryl's voice that always elevates them to a level worthy of celebrating. Sung by anyone else, they'd just be ok-good.

[@geedubh9058]

Check out Live From Daryl’s House to hear some damn good versions with other artists.

[@danhiatt150]

Now listen to the extended version with the “Dance On Your Knees” intro. The legendary Bob Clearmountain is the album producer.

[@corbinhbucknerjr558]

Yep. I had bought the album, and the first song "Dance On Your Knees" dovetails so well into "Out of Touch", I got used to listening to them together, it always sounds slightly jarring and awkward when the "Out of Touch" single starts. I always thought it should have been released with both together as the single.

[@mjd6199]

When I started watching you guys four or five years ago, I never thought you would love Hall & Oates, even though it’s great music! They had one hit after another. Definitely some of the most catchy music on the planet.

[@catbutte4770]

A very 80s sounding Hall & Oats song, but I'm more surprised to see Alex sharing it!

[@SWLinPHX]

Yeah, for the 1980's I'd hit "One On One", "Private Eyes", "Kiss On My List" and even their cover of "You've Lost That Loving Feeling".

[@John-iq7ry]

This song gives me so much nostalgia. It was also perfect for Vice City.

[@scottboswell6406]

There was a period when Hall & Oates had so many hits in a short amount of time, they did build up resentment from all the success. It's nice that we can examine their music a song at a time and appreciate them more. Personally, I like this one but LOVE "I Can't Go For That". This is more of an A for me. Continuing in the 80's H&O era, I'd love the guys' take on "Method of Modern Love".

[@scottingram7634]

A great pop song is a great pop song, no matter who does it.

[@BonniePicc]

Andy’s “whoa” and giggle at the first drop was as if he experienced a drop on a roller coaster at Universal. It was so much fun to watch

[@dontgiveinfo]

come on! S tier. I have not met anyone that hasn't heard this and didn't groove to it. Timeless. That is what makes a song S tier

[@jimled50jl49]

The intro "Dance on your knees" is a must when playing this track. 1st 2 tracks on the album are basically one track as they segue brilliantly and the intro is only 1& 1/2 minutes long. Excellent album incidentally. ... You need to hear "Some things are better left unsaid" from this same album. Probably best track on the album ... which is saying something as every track is brilliant ! Don't say noone recommended it and why did it take so long to finally hear it if you wait months before you do ? The fade out goes very low...but ... listen to the very final seconds ...that scream !! It's a powerful track.

[@markbeardsley3353]

An "instant classic" in 1984, became a #1 smash on the billboard charts!

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Hall has an incredible voice, but it’s Oates’s songwriting thats super under appreciated…dude came out with incredible melodic lines and guitar parts

[@deckofcards87]

The 40s and 50s are a spectacular era for music. From the big bands, to jazz to swing, early rock n roll, some of the most iconic film scores. I hope you'll dig deeper into those decades!

[@roystoyscomics1361]

Synth drums plus synthesizers. Quintessential 80's 👌

[@DougGrant-eu3iv]

Brilliant song. Great reaction, as always

[@Fuphyter]

I was a rock fan but love all great music. Diverse palate. Hall & Oates were HUGE!! Love quite a few of their songs.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

I can put A Flock of Seagulls right next to Creedence no prob!

[@Fuphyter]

​@@RideAcrossTheRiver I love everything from James Taylor to Zep to Return To Forever and Vivaldi lol I started piano lessons at 8, drums at 12 and ended up a singer

[@TheEnnisfan]

Hall & Oates in the 80s were hard to beat. So soulful and their band was amazing. Do yourselves a favor and check out their entire catalog. A favorite of mine is One on One, but again, they had many, many hits.

[@Goatllama]

Honestly I think the most important part of this (which you can see on Andy's face) is that it's just so FUN

[@SunShine-qk4rb]

This is my favourite song of theirs

[@susanfinn3699]

Hall & Oats Big Bam Boom is quintessential 1980s! Especially Out of Touch and Method of Modern Love.

[@jobeLewOOH]

please react to Hall and Oates "Family Man" 1982, the extended version 5:44

[@bomagosh1252]

Or listen to the original version of Family Man by Mike Oldfield (best known for Tubular Bells) and featuring Maggie Reilly on vocals.

[@shanemyersmyers1379]

I was a teenager at the start of the 1980's. Hall and Oats was my favorite duo to listen too! It felt like every new release was a hit song.

[@JimGeigerMusic]

This really needed the "Dance on Your Knees" intro

[@jeanneanderson3367]

Loved your reaction to this song; Hall & Oates are the soundtrack of my teens & early 20’s. They were at the top of their game & the band was phenomenal. I use to hate brussel sprouts too; now I cook them in the oven with garlic & onion powder & lightly toss them in olive oil; yum!

[@sipesthebest128]

Great choice guys! As a guy who graduated HS in 1983, I can say that Hall & Oates were 1 of the 4 giants of music at this point (Van Halen, Journey & Foreigner). "Big Bam Boom" is a killer album!

[@cherylhurst7093]

I have a new- found appreciation for Hall and Oates after hearing this. I was listening to The Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, lots of Prog and Acid Rock when this came out. But my parents listened to this pop radio station in the mornings when they were getting ready for work. I heard this song one morning, and to my surprise as this was " too easy rock for me", I started singing to it. This particular version you played is much clearer than what I heard on their radio and is longer. What an incredible production.

[@georux6783]

I sure was lucky to be in high school when all of these great songs came out!

[@vanessalore9942]

One of those songs that triggers the feelings and the memory. Time goes by so fast

[@bpw3465]

like your posts...as an older guy, its fun to see such ott responses to pretty mainstream pop music back in the 80s. says some about the qualtity of most music currently.

[@Alex-bs4md]

Everyone should go watch the music video for this song, it's fantastic

[@JoeCruz-hs2yt]

react to the song Method Of Modern Love or Adult Education those are unbelievable so many hall & oates great songs !

[@honeybrown1997]

I never tire of this song and another one of their FANTABULOUS songs, "Everything Your Heart Desires".

[@amberrose8756]

Out of Touch my fav H & O song by far, love it!

[@Avalee325]

My fave one of theirs ❤

[@df3575]

Got this cassette for christmas '84. Their most underrated track....more muscular than given credit for....momentous.

[@corbinhbucknerjr558]

A great Hall and Oates song that did well on the radio and was released as a single but has faded from most peoples memory is "Adult Education".

[@riskey]

You should check out J. D. Souther's _Silver Blue_ from his album _Black Pearl_ . Not the Linda Ronstadt version of his song with him doing her backup vocal, but his solo version. His acoustic guitar is haunting.

[@StatsJedi]

Kudos Alex, yes you have grown your appreciation of 80s music. Y'all got to do "One on One" next, as it has a peculiar feel.

[@debrafong8899]

I saw Hall and Oates in the late 90’s, acoustic night. It was the best concert I have ever been to, and I have gone to over 50 in my lifetime. They are incredible!

[@kdrive8213]

Andy & Alex you guys are great and one of my fav's to follow on KZbin. A couple of future Hall @ Oates selections include "Your Imagination", "One on One", "Bank on Your Love" "Head Above Water" to name a few...I'm sure there are other Hall & Oates fans on here who love these songs as well. I look forward to your next H&O review guys!!!

[@drea4195]

Big Bam Boom was one of the first albums I bought when I got my record player. Still have it :). Any song on that record feels great to listen to and brings me right back.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Dance on your knees!

[@burmajones803]

Brussels sprouts done right are indeed the bomb. You ain't wrong there, Alex!

[@lilamuzik3385]

I hope someday you will do entire albums...because the less popular songs are as good if not better than some of the more popular ones. In fact, I will sign up to your patreon if you do. Start with "Oh Yeah". Such great music.

[@rodneywoodcock8235]

Next for Hall & Oates: "Private Eyes", "Say It Isn't So", "Kiss On My List", "Wait For Me", "So Close"

[@kathynicholson103]

Wait for Me is one of my faves, too!

[@rodneywoodcock8235]

totally underrated H&O song!

[@greggw.brevoort]

Also, check out early Daryl Hall solo work: "Dreamtime" off of his 1986 album "Three Hearts In The Happy Ending Machine." Much deeper, cut-wise, is Hall's sublime performance of the song "North Star" off of Robert Fripp's 1979 album "Exposure." VERY worthwhile!

[@heidih.6233]

SUCH a great song! YES! one of my all time favorites by them. MORE, MORE, MORE! and I also love this jacket as well.

[@snotwurfit]

Love Hall & Oates from across the pond in the UK. Happy memories 😁

[@guyandahalf7844]

This song is AMAZING and definitely one of my favorites from Hall & Oates; another favorite of mine is the hidden gem "Italian Girls"

[@aldon1100]

Man I enjoyed that. Peak 80's for me and you guys didn't let me down!

[@jasonwilliams6005]

"Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid" is a must. And a version of it with John from Goo Goo Dolls on Live from Daryl's House is phenomenal

[@surlechapeau]

A&A, you'll love their "Kiss on My List" !!!!

[@adamhansen5022]

YEEEEAAAAH!!!!!!!❤

[@patrick3926]

The best! 🎉

[@KNightshade6]

Out of touch is my 3rd favorite of Hall & Oats, i always pair it with Method of Modern love (my 2nd, first place is she's gone) they are both ear candy to me. Would love to see you take a listen to Method.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

"Say It Isn't So"

[@rickhawk22]

This is one of my favorite H&O tunes. And it’s his use of his voice as a main instrument that makes it a blast to sing along to! Love belting this one out!!

[@rodb9275]

I love what you guys have to say. I wish you would do a playlist of your past "S tier" ratings.

[@marke8323]

I saw this Tour (Big Bam Boom) at Athens, Ohio when they were on top, Great Show!

[@mightyV444]

I do think you two are doing the right thing by getting your first impressions by listening to just the songs' audio, however, there are songs like this one where I warmly recommend to also check out the very entertaining video clip! 😊👍 Still my favourite H&O song today, closely followed by 'I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)' 😍

[@karenj3611]

Gentleman, I would love to see you react to “Shame on the Moon” by Bob Seger. A guaranteed “S” tier song. I’m waiting…😊

[@baronofgreymatter14]

such a great song

[@johnselewski8082]

You really need to hit Do What You Want, Be What You Are, one of their earliest hits.

[@tomasgonzalezmarin6118]

Another of my favorites from H&O!! Thank you guys!! 🙂

[@ErikAnbessa]

love the faces and head bobs and sways. FEELIN the music

[@dustinwright9700]

Soundtrack of my childhood. Epic song.

[@gringosagucio4548]

Great analysis dudes. Keep up the excellent work!

[@sdboutet]

Thanks for making me laugh on this Monday! Your outro killed me!

[@oboogie2]

Hey, one that I suggested, outstanding choice, gentlemen! Next for them, and a non-obvious classic, I would suggest "Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid" off the same album.

[@HeatherErin]

My fave of theirs ❤❤❤

[@patrickdiverpd]

This song S tier in my opinion, you just can't help to sing along whenever it comes on. The intro especially is one of my favorites in terms of how well it builds.

[@ingrid8994]

Yes! Was waiting for this! ❤ Thank you!!! 😄

[@dorothyannford8448]

One of my favs from them❤

[@HansMcGruber]

Great memories with this song, peak pop for sure